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Friday, September 2, 2016

Back to School with HEMA

It’s been a long time since I’ve
gone ‘back to school’ following the holidays but that doesn’t mean I can’t take
advantage of the shops updating their stationery lines and adding a few pieces
to my stash. I know it’s something of a blogger cliché to claim you love
stationery but it stands to reason if we’re into ‘aesthetics’ and having to
constantly prep and plan blog posts we want something pretty to write our never
ending to do lists down in.

I’m also sure I’ve shared with the
story of when I was a child I didn’t like chocolate(!) and instead of receiving
Easter Eggs I would be given various stationery items as I liked ‘writing’ so
much. My nostalgic stories aside HEMA got in touch following my thumbs up of their
Beauty Range and asked if I’d like to receive some items from their Back to School range. Never one to turn down the opportunity for a new fancy pants
notebook I said yes!

As I said when first introduced to
HEMA it’s a brand much like Flying
Tiger and similarly priced. The items I’m sharing with you today are
all priced around £2 which, whilst I have a lot of love for Paperchase makes it slightly more
affordable – especially if you’re anything like me you go through notebooks a
rapid rate.

The bunny print notebook* is
very cute and typical of the style I like. Lightweight, A5 sized and with ruled
pages. It’s just the right blogger companion. There are a
variety of designs and prints available from HEMA whatever your taste
although if you like something smaller, the A6 sized two pack of notebooks* is a great fit. Again
it’s lined, something of a must for me when it comes to notebooks and it’s
elasticated closure allows some stashing of additional paper notes. The one
colour design means you’re able to customise if that is your preference and
again, HEMA have you sorted with an
array of stickers. I’m a bit of a fan of these sticky notes which
decorate my ramblings and make things look a little more pleasing. In fact my
niece took one look at these and whipped them away before I was able to enjoy
thoroughly.

Interestingly the product I’m
enjoying the most is the 12 pack of
highlighters*. I’ve currently got quite a good notebook system in
place, certainly not to bullet journal standards but something that works for me
being able to make all my blog notes whilst covering off the everyday life to
dos. Highlighting various sections has been necessary to draw my eye to various
points and being able to use a variety of colours has been even more effective for
my notetaking.

Unlike you’re ‘regular’ highlight
these have a finer nib so I don’t find my page is overtaken with more
highlighter than the actual ‘note’ I’m making.

What are your back to school
essentials and where do you shop for them?